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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 207.05 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 207.05 and 123.93 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 207.05 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/207.05 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 207.05 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 25,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659.09/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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